Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
To support students' translation of theoretical knowledge to be able to undertake a less complex service user assessment relating to common P&O presentations. The module will enable students to analyse the components of a P&O assessment in core areas of practice (predominantly lower limb), such that they can conduct a clinical assessment safely, prioritise service user problems and accurately record their findings. This will require knowledge, clinical skill, the ability to logically sequence, appropriately interpret and analyse findings from the service user assessment to formulate an individualised management plan.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Critically appraise, distinguish between and be able to comply with a range of P&O assessment techniques and measurements and introduce students to the different casting techniques with an emphasis on the lower limb.: 1Assess a service user (consultation and clinical examination) with a P&O need holistically and prioritise problems. This should take into account psycho-social factors and include history of pathology e.g. trauma, age, capacity, learning ability, outcome desired as well as physical ability.: 1Choose condition-specific biomechanical knowledge to analyse and integrate the findings of a P&O assessment to accurately relate a service user¿s problems/diagnosis.: 1Evaluate an individual's physical capabilities in context of pathophysiology.: 1Professionally select effective communication skills.: 1Integrate the service user in the planning and undertaking of diagnostic assessment techniques and relevant measurements to propose a mutually agreed management plan.: 1
60 hours of teaching include:~35 hours of practical sessions,~10 hours of synchronous lectures~13 hours of tutorials/ small group working,~ 02 hours of assessment practice90 hours independent which include:~70 hours of self-directed study,~10 hours of directed self-study,~10 hours of assessment preparation
Description of Module Assessment
1: Practical Exam weighted 100%Practical Exam60 min exam ¿ 10 min watching a video analysis of a service user assessment with 20 mins reflection time for student to make notes. This will be followed by 30 mins of an interactive practical examination to include a critical discussion with an examiner exploring student knowledge, clinical reasoning and demonstration of an assessment technique/s.